Neske

Neske is a Dutch feminine diminutive form of Agnes, which itself derives from the ancient Greek name Hagnē, rooted in the word hagnos, meaning pure or chaste. The name Agnes was widely adopted across medieval Europe largely through the veneration of Saint Agnes, a Roman martyr of the early fourth century. Neske is characteristic of the affectionate diminutive patterns common in Dutch and Low German naming traditions. Related forms include Nies, Niesje, and Agnès.